Awakening Love Reborn to Be His Duchess (Elowen Hale) novel Chapter 208

Awakening Love: Reborn to Be His Duchess

Chapter 208 Not The Time

Elowen lifted her face nervously. “It was me… Aunt, I’m sorry.”

‘speth drew in a deep breath. Elowen braced herself, certain she was about to be scolded.

tead, Elspeth slowly let the breath out. Her tone softened completely.

It’s alright, Ella. I’m not upset with you.”

Cassian glanced at her. This is how you treat us differently?

Elowen looked uncertain. “You really aren’t?”

“No.” Elspeth’s expression grew gentle. “I just want to understand. Why didn’t you want me to take this straight to th

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peaking carefully, “Because it isn’t the right moment.”

ot the right moment?”

Crown Princess yet. What she’s done can’t be tied directly to the Crown

1. ld. Second, what happened at the hunting grounds involved me, but it didn’t ing larger. I was hurt. I lost Ember. Several people have already paid for it. If we now, it will look like I’m pressing the issue out of spite.”

considered that in silence.

more she thought about it, the more sense it made.

When she looked back at Elowen, there was surprise in her eyes, and something close to pride.

“Ella, I didn’t expect you to think this far ahead.”

Elowen lowered her gaze, embarrassed. “My sister–in–law taught me some of it.”

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law must be formidable. What family is she from again?”

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Elowen looked at him and mi nodded honestly. Her unconscious rest, she had not not fully recovered.

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Elowen’s thoughts tangled as she watched Elspeth leave. She kept her eyes on her until the figure disappeared completely. Only then did she yawn.

“Tired?” Cassian asked, his voice low and steady.

Elowen looked at him and nodded honestly. Her body was still weak. Even after two days of unconscious rest, she had not fully recovered,

Cassian’s eyes curved slightly. “Then I’ll keep you company”

Elowen’s cheeks warmed. She gave a soft hum in agreement.

Once they lay down, Elowen could feel the steady warmth radiating from him. Drowsiness rolled over her in waves. Her eyelids grew heavy.

With the last bit of strength, she murmured, “Cassian…”

“Yes?” Cassian lowered his gaze.

“Starting tomorrow… don’t be so good to me.”

Cassian lifted a brow. “Because I can’t make pasta?”

Elowen almost laughed despite herself. “No.”

She shifted closer into his arms. “I think if Her Majesty believes you treat me poorly, she’ll be pleased. And when people are pleased, they get careless. When they get careless, they make mistakes.”

Cassian studied her for a long moment. “Did your sister–in–law teach

you

that?”

Ella nodded faintly. He continued, “Then tell me. What exactly counts as treating you poorly?”

On that subject, Elowen had plenty of experience.

Eyes closed, she began listing them as if reciting from memory. “Be distant. Let the servants slight me. You clearly see it, but pretend you don’t. Even take their side. Say I forced this marriage and deserve whatever comes my way.”

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